H202 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 20, 2010 State of Tennessee, and we are grateful Antioch Road in Overland Park, , the daughter of Howard M. Crilly, a for those grants. shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Con- newspaper publisher, and Lenore N. Through her advocacy efforts, Am- gresswoman Jan Meyers Post Office Build- Crilly. Jan and her brother Donn were bassador Brinker is to be commended ing’’. raised in Superior, Nebraska. In 1948, (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, for saving countless lives as a trail- map, regulation, document, paper, or other she graduated with an associate fine blazer fighting for the health of women record of the United States to the facility re- arts degree from William Woods Col- worldwide, empowering patients, and ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to lege in Fulton, Missouri, and with a raising billions in funding for contin- be a reference to the ‘‘Congresswoman Jan B.A. in communications from the Uni- ued breast cancer research. She has Meyers Post Office Building’’. versity of Nebraska in 1951. Following worked tirelessly, building an impres- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- graduation, she worked in advertising sive resume of accomplishments, most ant to the rule, the gentleman from and public relations. recently being named the first ever Massachusetts (Mr. LYNCH) and the Jan Crilly married Louis ‘‘Dutch’’ World Health Organization’s Goodwill gentleman from Illinois (Mr. SCHOCK) Meyers who eventually became a Kan- Ambassador for Cancer Control. each will control 20 minutes. sas City television station executive, I commend Ambassador Brinker for The Chair recognizes the gentleman and they raised a daughter and son, standing with all women to raise from Massachusetts. Valerie and Philip. Jan’s career in Kan- awareness on the issue of mammog- GENERAL LEAVE sas GOP politics began in 1966 when she raphy rationing in the health care re- Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- served as Overland Park chairwoman form bill and continuing to advocate imous consent that all Members may for , Jr.’s campaign for the for increased access to appropriate have 5 legislative days within which to Third Congressional District U.S. therapies and screenings for all Ameri- revise and extend their remarks and House seat. Two years later, she was cans. Her contributions to society de- add any extraneous materials. the district co-Chair for the first of serve much praise, and each points The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Senator Robert Dole’s string of five back to her original goal: to ease suf- objection to the request of the gen- successful Senate races. In 1974, Jan fering and raise awareness to eradicate tleman from Massachusetts? chaired Republican BOB BENNETT’s gu- breast cancer for all, and to honor the There was no objection. bernatorial campaign in Johnson Coun- memory of her sister. Today, we honor Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- ty. her. self such time as I may consume. From 1967 to 1972, she served as a As chairman of the House sub- member of the Overland Park City b 1100 committee with jurisdiction over the Council, presiding for 2 years. In 1972, Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I continue United States Postal Service, I am Jan won election of the Kansas State to reserve the balance of my time. pleased to present H.R. 4095 for consid- Senate and served there for the next 12 Mr. SCHOCK. Mr. Speaker, with that, eration. This legislation will designate years, rising to chair the Public Health I urge all Members to support the pas- the United States Postal Service facil- and Welfare Committee as well as the sage of House Resolution 708, honoring ity located at 9727 Antioch Road in Local Government Committee. When one of the finest Americans, Nancy Overland Park, Kansas, as the ‘‘Con- Representative Winn retired in 1984, Goodman Brinker. gresswoman Jan Meyers Post Office Jan entered the GOP primary to suc- I yield back the balance of my time. Building.’’ Introduced by my friend and ceed him. By that point, the district Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, in closing, colleague Representative DENNIS was a narrow north/south sliver, nes- again I urge my colleagues to join Mr. MOORE of Kansas on November 17, 2009, tled in the northeast corner of Kansas SCHOCK of Illinois in congratulating H.R. 4095 was reported out of the Over- across the river from the metropolis of Ms. Nancy Goodman Brinker on receiv- sight and Government Reform Com- Kansas City, Missouri. In a five-way ing the Presidential Medal of Freedom mittee on December 10, 2009, by voice race, she won the party nomination; through the passage of H. Res. 708. vote. Notably, H.R. 4095 has the sup- and in the general election, she faced a I yield back the balance of my time. port of the entire Kansas House delega- formidable opponent in the Democratic The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tion. candidate, Kansas City Mayor Jack question is on the motion offered by Since the lead sponsor, Mr. MOORE, is Reardon. the gentleman from Massachusetts here, I would like to yield him such Jan emphasized her long experience (Mr. LYNCH) that the House suspend time as he may consume in bringing in State politics and campaigned the rules and agree to the resolution, this resolution to the floor. around the district. When Congress- H. Res. 708, as amended. Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, woman Meyers arrived in the House The question was taken; and (two- I am pleased today to rise in support of after winning that race, she was ap- thirds being in the affirmative) the bipartisan legislation which I intro- pointed to the Committee on Science rules were suspended and the resolu- duced with my colleagues in the Kan- and Technology, the Committee on tion, as amended, was agreed to. sas congressional delegation, H.R. 4095, Small Business, and the Select Com- A motion to reconsider was laid on designating the post office located at mittee on Aging. In the 100th Congress, the table. 9727 Antioch Road in Overland Park, she transferred from Science and Tech- Kansas, as the ‘‘Congresswoman Jan f nology to the Foreign Affairs Com- Meyers Post Office Building.’’ mittee. CONGRESSWOMAN JAN MEYERS Jan Meyers was elected to represent Jan was most active on the Small POST OFFICE BUILDING the Third Congressional District of Business Committee where she intro- Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I move to Kansas in 1984 and reelected in five duced a number of legislative measures suspend the rules and pass the bill subsequent elections. In 1995, she be- to protect small business interests and (H.R. 4095) to designate the facility of came the first Republican woman to to ensure they had fair representation the United States Postal Service lo- chair a standing House committee, the in government. She worked to bring cated at 9727 Antioch Road in Overland Small Business Committee, in more permanent tax cuts for small business. Park, Kansas, as the ‘‘Congresswoman than 40 years. That milestone capped When Republicans took control of the Jan Meyers Post Office Building’’. Jan’s long tenure as a public servant House in the 1994 elections, Jan Meyers The Clerk read the title of the bill. that began with 5 years of service on was promoted to chair the Small Busi- The text of the bill is as follows: the Overland Park City Council and in- ness Committee. It marked the first H.R. 4095 cluded 12 years in the State senate. As time that a Republican woman had Congressional Quarterly described her, chaired the House committee since Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in Jan was ‘‘a mild mannered social mod- Edith Nourse Rogers headed Veterans’ Congress assembled, erate known for her willingness to Affairs in the 83rd Congress from 1953 SECTION 1. CONGRESSWOMAN JAN MEYERS compromise . . . Meyers’ middle ground to 1955. POST OFFICE BUILDING. instincts make her a case swing vote.’’ ‘‘Leadership positions come as a re- (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the Janice Lenore Crilly, Jan, was born sult of seniority,’’ Jan said. And later United States Postal Service located at 9727 on July 20, 1928, in Lincoln, Nebraska, she said, ‘‘I sincerely hope that women

VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:04 Jan 21, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20JA7.015 H20JAPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE January 20, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H203 continue to run and continue to get owners as some of the greatest accom- fort on several occasions, and I value elected, and I think that will ulti- plishments in her career. her kindness and gentle spirit. While mately result in more women being Throughout her five terms of service, we recognize Jan today, it’s also im- elected to leadership positions.’’ Jan Congresswoman Meyers believed that portant to note the recent loss of Jan’s declined to run for reelection in 1996, it was very important to ‘‘listen to husband of 56 years, Dutch. Together, noting that she wanted to spend more your conscience and your constituents, Jan and Dutch made a good team and time with her family. ‘‘There are other both. Most of the time, they’ll agree.’’ raised two wonderful children. things in life I want to do, and being a Mr. Speaker, to honor Congress- Our Nation needs more public serv- Member of Congress, if you take the woman Meyers’ career of service and ants like Jan Meyers, people that are job seriously, simply does not leave the work that she did both for her con- good stewards of taxpayer money and time,’’ Jan told the press. She also said stituents in Kansas and for small busi- put service above self. Designating a she believed that Members of Congress ness owners throughout America, I en- post office in her hometown of Over- should serve no more than 10 to 14 courage my colleagues to support this land Park in her name will remind years. bipartisan bill. Kansans of these characteristics and Jan returned to Overland Park, Kan- I reserve the balance of my time. honor her legacy for years to come. I sas, where she joined foundation boards Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I have no thank Jan Meyers for a job well done for a local library and a community further requests for time; however, I and for a life well lived. college. will continue to reserve the balance of I appreciate the gentleman from Kan- Mr. Speaker, Jan Meyers was a val- my time. sas (Mr. MOORE) for bringing this legis- ued and important Member of Congress Mr. SCHOCK. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 lation to the floor. during her tenure in this body, and it is minutes to my distinguished colleague Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I continue fitting that we vote today to name on from the great State of Kansas (Mr. to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. SCHOCK. Mr. Speaker, I urge her behalf a post office in the city she MORAN). served as a commissioner. This is bi- Mr. MORAN of Kansas. I appreciate support and passage of H.R. 4095, and I yield back the balance of my time. partisan. I ask for the support of my the gentleman from Illinois for recog- Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I am colleagues. nizing me today. Mr. SCHOCK. Mr. Speaker, I yield I am here today to honor former Kan- very pleased today to rise in support of bipar- myself such time as I may consume. sas Congresswoman Jan Meyers, a fis- tisan legislation I introduced with my col- Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support cal conservative and a true public serv- leagues in the Kansas congressional delega- of H.R. 4095, which would designate the ant. Jan served in the House of Rep- tion, H.R. 4095, designating the post office lo- facility of the United States Postal resentatives from 1985 to 1997, rep- cated at 9727 Antioch Road in Overland Park, Service, located at 9727 Antioch Road resenting the communities around Kansas, as the ‘‘Congresswoman Jan Meyers in Overland Park, Kansas, as the Con- Kansas City. In 1995, she became the Post Office Building’’. Jan Meyers was elected to represent the gresswoman Jan Meyers Post Office first woman chairman of a House com- Third Congressional District of Kansas in Building. Congresswoman Meyers dedi- mittee since 1976. 1984, and re-elected in five subsequent elec- cated her career to serving the people Before her election to Congress, she tions. In 1995, she became the first Repub- served on the Overland Park City of Kansas. lican woman to chair a standing House com- After working on Larry Winn’s suc- Council and as a senator in the Kansas mittee, the Small Business Committee, in cessful campaign for a Kansas City- State Legislature. While serving Kan- more than 40 years. That milestone capped based House seat in 1966, Meyers began sans in the House of Representatives, Jan’s long tenure as a public servant that her own career in public service as a Jan was a consistent advocate for fis- began with 5 years of service on the Overland member of the Overland Park City cal responsibility, an example that Park City Council and included twelve years in many in Washington today could fol- Council from 1967 until 1972. In 1972, the state senate. As Congressional Quarterly Meyers won a seat in the Kansas State low. Whether she was promoting legis- described her, Jan was ‘‘a mild mannered so- Senate. She would serve in the State lation in the Small Business Com- cial moderate known for her willingness to senate for 12 years, eventually becom- mittee to protect small business own- compromise. . . . Meyers’ middle ground in- ing the Chair of the Public Health and ers or offering conservative solutions stincts make her a key swing vote.’’ Welfare Committee. In 1984, Congress- during the debate over welfare reform, Janice Lenore Crilly (Jan) was born on July man Larry Winn decided to retire. she always remembered that when Con- 20, 1928, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the daughter Meyers won the election for the dis- gress spent money, it was the tax- of Howard M. Crilly, a newspaper publisher, trict’s open seat. She served her con- payers’ money, not the government’s. and Lenore N. (Hazel) Crilly. Janice Crilly and stituents for five terms, during which She regularly voted to cut taxes so her brother, Donn, were raised in Superior, time she became the Chair of the Small that Americans could keep more of Nebraska. In 1948, she graduated with an As- Business Committee. She was the first what they earned and worked to reduce sociate Fine Arts degree from William Woods woman in almost 20 years to chair a the budget deficit and eliminate waste- College in Fulton, Missouri, and with a B.A. in Permanent House committee. ful government spending. Kansas son communications from the University of Ne- Small businesses were very impor- and American hero summed braska in 1951. Following graduation, she tant to her throughout her career. She it up well when he said of Jan Meyers worked in advertising and public relations. Jan once commented, ‘‘There may be more on the Senate floor that she ‘‘never Crilly married Louis ‘‘Dutch’’ Meyers, who dramatic issues, but none that are stopped fighting to reduce the regu- eventually became a Kansas City television more important . . . because the small latory and tax burdens on America’s station executive, and they raised a daughter business sector employs at least 50 per- small businessmen and women.’’ She and son, Valerie and Philip. cent, maybe a little more, of the indi- was a true steward of the people’s re- Jan Meyers’s career in Kansas GOP politics viduals in this country. Virtually all of sources and worked hard on their be- began in 1966, when she served as Overland the entry-level employees are with half. Park chairwoman for Larry Winn, Jr.’s cam- small business.’’ A quote that is rel- Yet it was her caring and attentive paign for the Third District U.S. House seat. evant to today. nature that Kansans really remember. Two years later, she was district co-chair for While some wanted to eliminate the Although a conservative Republican, the first of Senator Robert Dole’s string of five Small Business Committee at the time, Jan reached out to Kansans of every successful Senate races. In 1974, Jan chaired Congresswoman Meyers was committed philosophy. She was sensitive to the Republican Bob Bennett’s gubernatorial cam- to seeing the committee was active and needs of Kansans and always quick to paign in Johnson County. From 1967 to 1972, served an important purpose. In 1995, respond to their problems. Jan never she served as a member of the Overland Park Congresswoman Meyers decided that forgot who she worked for and always City Council, presiding for two years. In 1972, she would retire and not run for reelec- had time for the folks back home. Meyers won election to the Kansas state sen- tion in order to spend more time with To me, Jan was more than an ideal ate and served there for the next 12 years, ris- her family. She considered bills that public servant. She is also a friend. The ing to chair the public health and welfare com- she introduced that lowered taxes and manner in which she met difficult cir- mittee as well as the local government com- reduced regulation on small business cumstances with a smile gave me com- mittee.

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In the general elec- ed to the House of Representatives where she invasive breast cancer; tion she faced a formidable opponent in the served until January 3, 1997. During her time Whereas there is currently no known cure Democratic candidate, Kansas City Mayor in this body, Jan chaired the Committee on for metastatic breast cancer; Jack Reardon. Jan emphasized her long expe- Small Business in the 104th Congress, the Whereas many oncologists and breast can- rience in state politics and plastered the dis- first woman to serve in that capacity in more cer researchers believe that a cure for breast than 20 years. cancer will not be discovered until well into trict with ‘‘Jan Can’’ posters. Benefiting from the future, if such a cure is possible at all; being on a ticket that featured President Jan’s commitment to fiscal responsibility Whereas prostate cancer is the second lead- Reagan and the popular Senator Nancy made her a regular recipient of the Golden ing cause of cancer death among men, with Kassebaum (who received more votes than Bulldog Award from Watchdog of the Treasury over 80 percent of all cases occurring in men Reagan in the November elections), Jan won. for her work to eliminate wasteful in govern- over age 65; When Congresswoman Meyers arrived in ment spending she was regularly named Tax- Whereas African-American men are diag- the House, she was appointed to the Com- payer Hero by the Citizens Against Govern- nosed with the disease at later stages and die mittee on Science and Technology, the Com- ment Waste. of prostate cancer more often than do white mittee on Small Business, and the Select Jan is also an advocate for children and men; Whereas in 2009, 1,910 men in the United Committee on Aging. In the 100th Congress was a leader for health care reform. A com- States will be diagnosed with invasive breast (1987–1989), she transferred from Science mitted conservationist, Jan was essential in cancer; and Technology to the Foreign Affairs Com- the creation of the Tallgrass Prairie National Whereas if detected early enough, over mittee. Preserve, 10,894 acres of protected Kansas three-quarters of those who develop cancer Jan was most active on the Small Business tall grass prairie, which forms the only unit of could be saved; Committee. She introduced a number of legis- the National Park System dedicated to the rich Whereas greater annual awareness of the lative measures to protect small business in- natural and cultural history of this cherished critical necessity of the early detection of terests and to ensure that they had fair rep- ecosystem that is in our state. breast cancer and other cancers will not only save tens of thousands of lives but also resentation in government. She worked to Mr. Speaker, in closing, Jan Meyers is a greatly reduce the financial strain on gov- bring permanent tax cuts for small businesses. great Kansan who served our State and this ernment and private health care services by When Republicans took control of the Nation with distinction and I consider myself detecting cancer before it requires very ex- House in the 1994 elections, Jan Meyers was lucky to call her my friend. pensive medical treatment and protocols; promoted to chair of the Small Business Com- Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, again I en- Whereas there is a need for enhanced pub- mittee. It marked the first time that a Repub- courage my friends on both sides of the lic awareness of cancer screening; and lican woman had chaired a House committee isle to join Mr. MOORE of Kansas in Whereas the designation of an Early Detec- since Edith Nourse Rogers headed Veterans’ honoring the life and legacy of Con- tion Month will enhance public awareness of Affairs in the 83rd Congress (1953–1955). gresswoman Jan Meyers through the breast cancer and all other forms of cancer: Now, therefore, be it ‘‘Leadership positions come as a result of se- passage of H.R. 4095, and I yield back Resolved by the House of Representatives (the niority,’’ Jan said later. ‘‘I sincerely hope that the balance of my time. Senate concurring), That the Congress sup- women continue to run and continue to get The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ports the designation of an Early Detection elected, and I think that will ultimately result in question is on the motion offered by Month to enhance public awareness of more women being elected to leadership posi- the gentleman from Massachusetts screening for breast cancer and all other tions.’’ (Mr. LYNCH) that the House suspend forms of cancer. Jan declined to run for re-election in 1996, the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4095. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- noting that she wanted to spend more time The question was taken; and (two- ant to the rule, the gentleman from with her family. ‘‘There are other things in life thirds being in the affirmative) the Massachusetts (Mr. LYNCH) and the I want to do, and being a Member of Con- rules were suspended and the bill was gentleman from Illinois (Mr. SCHOCK) gress, if you take the job seriously, simply passed. each will control 20 minutes. does not leave time,’’ Jan told the press. She A motion to reconsider was laid on The Chair recognizes the gentleman also said she believed that Members of Con- the table. from Massachusetts. gress should serve no more than 10 to 14 f GENERAL LEAVE years. Meyers returned to Overland Park, EARLY DETECTION MONTH FOR Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- Kansas, where she joined foundation boards BREAST CANCER imous consent that all Members may for a local library and a community college. have 5 legislative days within which to Mr. Speaker, Jan Meyers was a valued and Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I move to revise and extend their remarks and important member of Congress during her ten- suspend the rules and agree to the con- add any extraneous materials. ure in this body and it is fitting that we vote current resolution (H. Con. Res. 158) ex- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there today to name on her behalf a post office in pressing support for the designation of objection to the request of the gen- the city she served as a commissioner. an Early Detection Month for breast tleman from Massachusetts? Ms. JENKINS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to cancer and all forms of cancer, as There was no objection. take this opportunity to voice my support for amended. Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- H.R. 4095, a bill to designate the facility of the The Clerk read the title of the con- self such time as I may consume. United States Postal Service located at 9727 current resolution. On behalf of the Committee on Over- Antioch Road in Overland Park, Kansas, as The text of the concurrent resolution sight and Government Reform, I am the ‘‘Congresswoman Jan Meyers Post Office is as follows: proud to present House Concurrent Building’’. H. CON. RES. 158 Resolution 158 for consideration. This I would like to also congratulate my col- Whereas in 2009, 1,479,350 new cases of can- resolution expresses support for the league and fellow Kansan, Mr. MOORE, the cer will be diagnosed in the United States; designation of an Early Detection sponsor of this bill, for his service to our state. Whereas the most common types of cancer Month for breast cancer and all forms And thank Mr. MORAN and Mr. TIAHRT, the in the United States are nonmelanoma skin of cancer. other members of the Kansas delegation who cancer, breast cancer in women, prostate joined me as the original co-sponsors of this cancer in men, lung cancer, and colorectal b 1115 bill. cancers; House Concurrent Resolution 158 was Whereas one out of every eight women in introduced by my friend and colleague, Mr. Speaker, We Kansans are proud of our the United States will develop breast cancer pioneering spirit and Congresswoman Jan in her lifetime; the gentleman from North Carolina Meyers is a great example of that spirit. Born Whereas incidence of breast cancer in (Mr. ETHERIDGE), on June 25, 2009, and in Lincoln, Nebraska, Jan attended public young women is much lower than in older was favorably reported out of the schools in Superior, Nebraska before receiving women, and young women’s breast cancers House Oversight Committee by voice

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